Veterans Center doing things different this year for the holidays
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center isn’t doing angel tree or their closet wish list this year. Instead, they are taking monetary donations that can be dropped off at the Veterans Center front desk. They are not accepting physical donations because of the…
Lawton, Fort Sill COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Details
LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton held another virtual Town Hall meeting yesterday (12-10-20) on the city’s official Facebook page. The event featured a panel of health experts and community leaders to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Lawton, Fort Sill. There was also a Q&A session with…
Rains Leads Guthrie Bluejays to Shootout Win Against Lawton MacArthur 42-39
LAWTON, Okla. – The Guthrie Bluejays are going to have to be road warriors for the Class 5A football playoffs and if last Friday nights 42-39 win in Lawton is any indication of what is to come, it could be an exciting postseason. The Lawton…
$3 million in CARES Acts grants awarded to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations
OKLAHOMA – Nearly 170 organizations serving 48 Oklahoma communities will receive a share of $3 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Administered as Oklahoma Arts and Cultural Industry Relief Grants by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the funding was made available…
Protecting the Future of Small Business Employees: How Open Enrollment Can Play a Role
LAWTON, Okla. – For many small business owners, the road ahead for the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like it’s getting longer: 66% of small business owners are concerned about having to stay closed or close again, according to a recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of…
Christian Rowson enters plea in death of 5-month old daughter
LAWTON, Okla. – Christian Rowson was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in January of 2019 after the death of his 5-month old daughter. On December 14, 2020 he pleaded guilty. According to police, Rowson told them on december 27, 2018 he was watching the baby when she…
Support local restaurants during Oklahoma Restaurant Days
LAWTON, Okla. – You can support local restaurants just by eating out over the next few days. Governor Kevin Stitt said the first three days of October will be Oklahoma Restaurant Days in support and celebration of Oklahoma owned restaurants. Dr. Krista Smith-Ratliff with the…
Six Things That May Be Hard To Find This Winter
LAWTON, Okla. – Because 2020 is the year that won’t just quit bashing everyday life, there are rumors circulating right now about things that might be hard to find in stores come this winter. Granted, I realize that by expressing even the slightest belief in…
Simple ways to alleviate mild symptoms after recovering from the Coronavirus
LAWTON, Okla. – While most people typically deal with Coronavirus symptoms over a week and a half, others deal with day to day mild symptoms even after that. Dr. Brian Meek is the Medical Director at Occupational Medicine inside of Comanche County Memorial Hospital. He…
Lawton First Assembly teams up with Lovesick Ministries to host coat drive for those battling poverty
LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton First Assembly will be holding a coat drive until Sunday, December 20. They will be accepting coats, hats, gloves, and scarves in all sizes. Those donations can be dropped off in the atrium at their location at 2201 NW 82nd St. LFA says…
What elite offensive lineman Savion Byrd brings to Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA – The good news has finally come. Sophomore wide receiver Trejan Bridges has been cleared by the NCAA and is good to go for this weekend’s Big 12 Championship Game against Iowa State. OUInsider.com’s Brandon Drumm was able to confirm the news Friday morning. After…
Spire Small Business Pandemic Relief Program
LAWTON, Okla. – What type of assistance could I expect to receive? Spire’s Small Business Pandemic Relief Program provides up to five monthly $100 credits to active, small business customers who qualify. How do I qualify for Spire’s Small Business Pandemic Relief Program? To be…
